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Friday, March 21, 2014

Vatican City, 21 March 2014 (VIS) –
Today in the Vatican Apostolic Palace the Holy Father Francis
received in audience the president of the Republic of Malta, George
Abela, who subsequently met with Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro
Parolin, accompanied by Archbishop Dominique Mamberti, secretary for
Relations with States.

During the cordial discussions, mention
was made of the deep imprints of Christianity in the history, culture
and life of the Maltese population, as well as the good relations
between the Holy See and Malta, recalling the pastoral visits made by
Blessed John Paul II and Benedict XVI. Particular reference was made
to the contribution of the Catholic Church in the fields of education
and welfare, and the Agreements concluded between the Holy See and
Malta with a view to fruitful collaboration in the service of the
common good.

Finally, the Parties focused on Malta’s
contribution within the European Union, as well as various situations
in the Mediterranean region, and the phenomenon of migration towards
Europe which involves the efforts of the Church and the government.